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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 846.44 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 846.44 and 490.06 is: 675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 846.44 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/846.44 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 846.44 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 414,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,806.39/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.10

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